Clinical Psychology Therapy 2 - PSYC989

This unit covers evidence-based practice in the understanding and management of psychological disorders at an advanced level. The focus will be on advanced therapy skills in the selection, tailoring and implementation of appropriate evidence-based case-formulated interventions for more severe and complex mental health populations. Material will cover the monitoring of outcomes and modifications required based on evolving case formulation for complex comorbidities, as well as the following mental health disorders across the lifespan: 1) externalising disorders, 2) eating and feeding disorders, 3) substance use disorders, 4) personality disorders, and 5) psychosis and bipolar disorder. Related content on consultation and collaboration with other professionals regarding clinical planning and referrals around complex presentations will also be covered.